| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.17 |
| Liaison | Megan Litke |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
American University
EN-8: Employee Orientation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Hannah
Moskowitz Sustainability Analyst Office of Sustainability |
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Percentage of new employees (faculty and staff) that are offered orientation and/or outreach and guidance materials that cover sustainability topics:
100
A brief description of how sustainability is included in new employee orientation (including how multiple dimensions of sustainability are addressed):
An overview of the University's commitment to and policies regarding sustainability is included in all new hire orientation. Additional information about specific sustainability topics are also included: information about public transportation including metro, bus, and Zipcar; bicycle commuter benefit; Money Network Service which replaced majority of paper paychecks and encouragement to complete surveys and tax forms electronically; directions to receive W4s digitally (instead of hard copy); sustainable food choices including the campus CSA, farmers market, and community garden; a tour of campus also includes sustainability highlights.The orientation itself has also implemented sustainability. All new hires are provided with binders, and both the binders and all materials within them are 100% recyclable and made from recycled materials. The binders also consolidate many individual handouts into one piece, so it helps by eliminating paper. Benefits vendor information and handouts are now digital. Other handouts at orientation include reusable grocery bags and a travel mug/cup made of recycled materials.
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Bike Benefit information: http://www.american.edu/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=2566620
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